Wifi Reception: iBook vs. MacBook

[operator]

Hi,
I've just switched from an iBook to a MB. My iBook always displayed 4 bars of wifi here at home (my wireless router is in the same room). But my MacBook often displays only 3 bars in the same room. What could be causing this?

 

[EricNau]

Do you notice a difference in speed? ...The two computers could just be measuring signal strength differently.

 

[operator]

The speed seems the same. I was thinking the same thing - maybe my MB wifi is more capable than the iBook, and gets a more accurate reading.

 

[deadpixels]

i tested a ibook g4 and a macbook on the same wifi and the mbook beats the ibook by far.